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Council responds to Merseyside being added to Government’s COVID watchlist

Responding to today’s announcement that Merseyside has been identified by the Government as one of two new areas of concern owing to rising number of COVID-19 cases, Sefton Council Leader Cllr Ian

11th September 2020

Damien Moore votes against implementing Grenfell Inquiry recommendations

Damien Moore joined with Conservative Party colleagues to vote against an amendment to a fire safety bill that would have included recommendations made by the Grenfell Inquiry. 308 Conservative MPs voted against

9th September 2020

Police issue CCTV appeal after Birkers assault

Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to trace following an assault outside a bar in Birkdale. Shortly after midnight on Saturday 8th August 2020 a 26-year-old man

8th September 2020

Foodbank appeals for volunteers

Compassion Acts, who run Southport Foodbank, is appealing for volunteers who can help with Foodbank sessions, which are due to expand in the Autumn. As older volunteers were shielding early in the

7th September 2020

Southport 24 Hour A&E unit marked for closure

Public invited to hospital AGM online

Members of the public are invited to a broadcast of the annual general meeting of Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust. It will be available to watch online from 10am on Wednesday

7th September 2020

Is the Microsoft 365 Certified (MS-900 Exam): Fundamentals Certification worth it?

Introduction When seeking to be employed in a technology-related field, what usually happens is hearing people mentioning certifications. This might overwhelm or confuse you since you’ll be wondering if they’re worth the

7th September 2020

Thieves steal donations left for Lifeboat charity shop

Donations of clothes and toys left for the Southport Offshore Rescue Trust charity shop on Everton Road were stolen overnight. One local resident who lived nearby says they had previously seen two

7th September 2020

Dog control measures set for return. Your views wanted

Distributed via press release from Sefton Council: As part of Sefton Council’s commitment to promote responsible dog ownership, we are consulting on the reintroduction of dog control measures. Consultation on introducing a

7th September 2020

Police tackle suspect after daring chase through resort streets

Police have swooped on a suspected thief after chasing him through back streets in Southport tonight. Officers from Merseyside Police caught and arrested a male on Saunders Street this evening just after

6th September 2020

CCTV police appeal following assault in Southport

APPEAL | Do you recognise this man? Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man they believe may be able to assist enquiries into an assault in Southport earlier this year. At

6th September 2020

Get a hole of this problem, residents urge Highways workers

Residents in the upmarket Cambridge Road area of Southport are becoming increasingly angry at a growing number of sink holes appearing around their homes. Local councillor Pat Keith has been called in

5th September 2020

Family searching for vulnerable adult missing from home.

The family of a vulnerable Southport woman are appealing for help to find her. Kerry Haworth, described as being in her mid-forties with short crimped brunette hair, discharged herself from a mental

4th September 2020

Southport Comedy Festival returns for 2020 at Victoria Park

Southport Comedy Festival will take place this October – headlined by top comedians including Jason Manford, Ed Byrne, Russell Kane, Rich Hall and Reginald D Hunter. The event, in association with Anthony

4th September 2020

Police appeal for information on missing Southport teen

Merseyside Police is becoming increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of 13-year-old Shannane Imogen Turner. Shannane was last seen at 3.45pm on Saturday, 29 August at her home address on Butts Lane, Southport.

3rd September 2020

Pleasureland say thank you to emergency services workers with two discounted weekends

The region’s biggest family attraction will boost its annual Emergency Services Day concession this month in favour of TWO FULL WEEKENDS where essential workers can enjoy privileged access and unlimited rides. Southport

3rd September 2020

Family of drowned brothers send thanks to local lifeboat crews

The parents of two teenage boys who drowned close to Lytham St Anns have thanked those who helped search for this missing pair. Muhammad Azhar Shabbir, 18, and Ali Athar Shabbir, 16

3rd September 2020

Male, 19, charged after Waverley Street stabbing

A 19-year-old male from Southport has been charged by Police after a stabbing on Waverley Street at the weekend. Callum Cunliffe has been remanded in custody pending trial after being charged with

2nd September 2020

Waterloo Road closed after serious incident

Emergency services have closed off part of Waterloo Road near to Royal Birkdale Golf Course following a major incident. Crews from Merseyside Police, Fire & Rescue and Paramedics rushed you the scene

2nd September 2020

Southport MP welcomes safer roads ahead thanks to new £75million pothole scheme

Roads across Southport will soon be safer for motorists and cyclists thanks to a nationwide mapping scheme. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has launched a first-of-its-kind audit into mapping potholes across England as

2nd September 2020

Hospital seeks nominations for 2020 People’s Health Hero

2020 has been an extraordinarily demanding year for your local NHS staff coping with the demands of Covid-19. Do you know a member of staff working at our hospitals or in one

2nd September 2020

Police appeal for information after Nevill Street assault

Police are hunting two men over an assault which happened on Nevill Street. Detectives from Merseyside Police have released CCTV footage of two men officers would like to speak to in connection

2nd September 2020

Tree collapse ‘leafs’ holidaymakers furious

Holidaymakers sunning it up at the Victoria Park caravan site have complained after felled trees blocked their walking route in and out of the site. Contractors have since partially moved a 18ft

1st September 2020

St Helens family allegedly attacked by gang of thugs at Pontins

A family from St Helens have complained to police after claims they were viciously attacked by a gang while on holiday in Southport. The family of four, including a young child, say

1st September 2020

Fire service rescue terrified horse stranded in ditch

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service teamed up with colleagues from Lancashire to rescue a terrified horse stranded in a ditch in Great Altcar. ‘Chase’ a five-year-old cob horse had been stuck in

1st September 2020

Can mystery landlords save BHS building?

An unknown local business group have taken ownership of the former BHS building in Southport for a cool half a million pounds. The Chapel Street building, which housed the once grand department

1st September 2020

Two resort restaurants extend Eat Out offer

Restaurant owners in Southport say they are so overwhelmed with the success of the government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme that they will continue to offer it after the service officially

31st August 2020

Southport Brewery open online e-store

Southport Brewery have opened a brand new e-store. All of the brewery’s popular award-winning brands such as Carousel and Golden Sands can be purchased from https://www.southportbrewery.co.uk/ Bottles and minicasks are with home

31st August 2020

Southport Lifeboat launch donations appeal after boat destroyed by vandals

Southport Offshore Rescue Trust is appealing for donations after an inflatable training boat was destroyed by vandals. The inflatable D-Class lifeboat had previously seen 30 years of front line service but was

31st August 2020

Councillor Pugh calls on all parties for Burscough Curves progress

The next few months may well determine whether the restoration of the Burscough Curves becomes a reality or remains on an eternal wish list. That is the view of the Liberal Democrat

30th August 2020

Rumah reopens after coronavirus scare as staff test negative

Rumah Bar and Kitchen on Weld Road has reopened after staff tested negative for coronavirus. On Friday, the bar closed as a precaution and recommended customers from Tuesday and Wednesday take a

29th August 2020